Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 21 | 21 | 32 | 95 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Heat 95-94. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.